Created by one of Japan’s most popular artists, this book provides detailed and complete instruction for illustrating fun and appealing characters and elements that celebrate life. The author’s special and distinct style is simple, appealing, happy, and cute and offers artists, crafters, and art enthusiasts—with and without experience—the instruction and inspiration to draw in the Japanese character style. This book is for artists and crafters of all skill levels that want to bring their own illustration to their work. It offers both entertaining and fun drawing instruction and techniques along with inspiring and sweet unique-style characters and elements.
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About the Author
Sachiko Umoto, born in 1970, graduated with a degree in oil painting from Tama Art University (Tokyo). In addition to her work as an illustrator, she also produces animation works for Usagi-Ou Inc. She is the author of An Introduction to Making Illustrations with One Pencil Workbook and An Introduction to Sketching with One Pencil Workbook (both published by MDN Corporation). She dearly loves dogs and Hawaii. Visit her online at http://umotosachiko.com.
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19 of 19 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I suppose this book is meant to be for children, but I am an adult who loves to doodle little people, and I think it's a lot of fun. It's a very playful book, with funny song lyrics you can sing while you're drawing. There are costumes and outfits for people around the world, and clothes and props that pertain to certain professions. The author's drawing style is super-cute and very Japanese.
This is not a drawing book in the sense that you will learn how to make realistic-looking drawings; it's a cartooning book that teaches you how to make simple drawings that evoke stories. I think it is appropriate for ages 7 and older. My only complaint is that the book doesn't stay open by itself while you're drawing because it's too small and stiff; I have to use binder clips attached to a clipboard to be able to copy from it.
I also recommend Umoto's other drawing books.
This is not a drawing book in the sense that you will learn how to make realistic-looking drawings; it's a cartooning book that teaches you how to make simple drawings that evoke stories. I think it is appropriate for ages 7 and older. My only complaint is that the book doesn't stay open by itself while you're drawing because it's too small and stiff; I have to use binder clips attached to a clipboard to be able to copy from it.
I also recommend Umoto's other drawing books.
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I saw this at Jo-Ann Fabrics and flipped through it. My 10 year old daughter was with me and fell in love with it. I brought it home and my 15-year-old daughter wanted to try it immediately too. The illustrations are just darling. Very simple and not requiring a ton of skill. But even a good artist would find some inspiration.
The instructions are minimal, but because these characters are not tremendously detailed, it's fine.
The people in this book are really adorable; cute, but not cutesy. The babies are too sweet.
This book will be an excellent thing to have around during the hot summer days when everybody is bored (including me).
The instructions are minimal, but because these characters are not tremendously detailed, it's fine.
The people in this book are really adorable; cute, but not cutesy. The babies are too sweet.
This book will be an excellent thing to have around during the hot summer days when everybody is bored (including me).
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
By worddict
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
I bought the three books available in this series: Illustration School: Let's Draw Plants and Small Creatures, Illustration School: Let's Draw Cute Animals and Illustration School: Let's Draw Happy People. I can recommend all of them and am posting this same review for all three books.
While these books may be targeted at children, I think adults can enjoy them as well. There's a lyrical way to which the drawings are taught.
There isn't a big focus on the minute details of getting things right. Instead, the focus is on encouraging the reader to just get into doodling. That, there are no wrong strokes.
The illustrations are fun and the paper of high quality. I enjoy touching this book as much as I enjoy looking it. As to whether I have become a master doodler because of these books? Not quite yet.
While these books may be targeted at children, I think adults can enjoy them as well. There's a lyrical way to which the drawings are taught.
There isn't a big focus on the minute details of getting things right. Instead, the focus is on encouraging the reader to just get into doodling. That, there are no wrong strokes.
The illustrations are fun and the paper of high quality. I enjoy touching this book as much as I enjoy looking it. As to whether I have become a master doodler because of these books? Not quite yet.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
4.0 out of 5 stars
Easy to use
Nice book that teaches easy techniques for drawing people with happy faces. Also shows details that characterises persons or occupations (teachers, nurses etc) and how to draw... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Řyvind Buhaug
4.0 out of 5 stars
Coolness
Beautiful book.
Will keep forever.
Classic.
Not as simple as I expected. Obviously you need to either have the "artistic gift" or maybe just have to practice... Read more
Will keep forever.
Classic.
Not as simple as I expected. Obviously you need to either have the "artistic gift" or maybe just have to practice... Read more
Published 2 months ago by S. Jensen
5.0 out of 5 stars
Wonderful book to learn how to draw
I've been tapping into my creative spirit the past several years, and want to draw not just color. This is a great book to get started with! Read more
Published 3 months ago by tgilmer2
5.0 out of 5 stars
Advancement for My Drawing Skills
I started off developing my drawing skills with a couple of Chris Hart books, which I found to be challenging as a beginning artist. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Andrew Watt
5.0 out of 5 stars
Wonderful!
This book is so fun! The author gives beautiful examples in her book. She also provides images you can trace until you get better at doodling your own. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Erin Bettis
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent series of books
These books are phenomenal. My 6 year old loves drawing out of them. Easy to follow, and lots of great extras.
Published 4 months ago by J. Hess
5.0 out of 5 stars
Happy, Happy Days!!!
This book is an absolute gem! We gave it to our daughter for Christmas, and she has spent hours and hours drawing happy people. Read more
Published 4 months ago by canadanika
5.0 out of 5 stars
Fun Happy People
This is Michael's wife. I love this book, I also bought "Let's Draw Cute Animals". Sachiko Umoto makes it easy to draw fun and happy people. I love her style! Read more
Published 4 months ago by MICHAEL T HAWKES
3.0 out of 5 stars
Love the characters
I enjoy the cute characters and the ideas, but the figures and illustrations are too small for so much detail. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Lady Marie
5.0 out of 5 stars
Even Better Than I Expected!
I bought this book for my 10 year old daughter who loves to draw. She is still a learning and is working on her control, but this book is perfect for that. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Lisa S.
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